MDS Coordinator

MDS Coordinator

Join Novant Health as an MDS Coordinator and play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care within our 12-bed Hospital-Based Skilled Nursing Unit (SNU).

In this position, you will be responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely completion of Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments to support individualized care planning, regulatory compliance, pre-authorization processes, and Medicare reimbursement. As a Registered Nurse, you will oversee the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process, coordinate interdisciplinary care plans, and monitor compliance with state and federal regulations.

Unlike traditional long-term care facilities, our hospital-based Skilled Nursing Unit offers the opportunity to work with higher-acuity patients, shorter lengths of stay, and quicker patient turnover, while collaborating closely with hospital care teams and discharge planners to support safe transitions back to the community.

We are seeking a detail-oriented nurse with at least three years of MDS experience. AAPACN RAC certification is preferred. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative environment, demonstrates strong clinical and organizational skills, and is committed to delivering quality patient-centered care.

This role will partner closely with the current full-time MDS Coordinator and provide additional support to ensure timely completion of assessments, care planning, compliance activities, and reimbursement processes. The selected candidate may be expected to provide coverage on an as-needed basis, including working a 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. schedule to support departmental needs.

If you are looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while advancing your career with a leading healthcare organization, we encourage you to apply.

What You'll Do

• Education: 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, preferred. BSN, preferred. 2 Year / Associate Degree, required. Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Experience: 2 year Applicable care setting, required. 1 year MDS submission, preferred.
• Licensure/certification/registration: Currently licensed as RN in appropriate state, required. RAC-CT, preferred.
• Additional skills required: Effective interpersonal relationship skills; commitment to continually improving skills through participation in educational opportunities whether offered as on-the-job, within, or outside the health system to increase knowledge of work-related issues; recognizes, respects, and successfully works with diversities among staff and others; effectively serves as a staff educator regarding MDS and Medicare; ability to see the big picture and act as a systems thinker; demonstrates effective organizational skills.

What We're Looking For

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.

Why Choose Novant Health?

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.

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